Who we are
Find out more about the HRCDC and the Health Research Regulations
Do I need to apply
Information to help determine if you need to apply for a consent declaration
Submitting an application
Find out more on how to apply for a consent declaration and the application process
Your personal data
Find out more about how the Regulations and HRCDC aim to safeguard the use of your personal data in health research
Public and Patient Involvement
Find out more about PPI involvement in the consent declaration process
Decisions
Click here for the HRCDC meeting minutes and log of applications
About the HRCDC
The Health Research Consent Declaration Committee (HRCDC) was established as part of the Health Research Regulations made under the Data Protection Act, 2018.
The Health Research Regulations 2018 and the HRCDC aim to bring trust and transparency to the forefront of health research in relation to the processing of personal data. This benefits all those involved in research and ensures patient and public trust in the health research environment in Ireland.
News
20 November, 2025
NEW: The HRCDC welcomes a...
Fionnuala Gough qualified as a medical doctor from University College, Dublin in 1989. She initially undertook training in...
30 October, 2025
NEW: Publication of Version 2.1...
Publication of Version 2.1 of the HSE National Policy for Consent in Health and Social Care Research. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-national-policy-for-consent-in-health-and-social-care-research/...
8 August, 2025
NEW: Dr. Aideen Hartney appointed...
We are delighted to announce that the Minister of Health has formally appointed Dr. Aideen Hartney as chairperson...